Ivory Coast - Large Baoule mask, Baule, Ndoma
Ivory Coast
Large Baoule mask, Baule, Ndoma
Accompanied by its certificate of authenticity
Mid 20th century
Dimensions: 50 x 22 cm / 1,850 kg
Wood
Optional pedestal (contact us)
These Ndoma Baoule masks-portraits, which are part of one of the oldest Baoule artistic traditions, frequently represent an idealized character, with the particularity of manifesting themselves at the end of dance ceremonies.The latter are named, depending on regions: Bedwo, Ngblo, Mblo, Adjussu, etc .... Each of these masks are distinguished by the hairstyles, location and scarifications, etc, ... Also called Gbagba, they embody graceful young girls or men whose reputation for integrity and valor is widespread. The new generations are gradually replacing the Mblo dances called Gbagba in some villages, retaining old traditions, by the Kpan Kpan dance, whose masks raise societal problems or refer to political issues.
Large Baoule mask, Baule, Ndoma
Accompanied by its certificate of authenticity
Mid 20th century
Dimensions: 50 x 22 cm / 1,850 kg
Wood
Optional pedestal (contact us)
These Ndoma Baoule masks-portraits, which are part of one of the oldest Baoule artistic traditions, frequently represent an idealized character, with the particularity of manifesting themselves at the end of dance ceremonies.The latter are named, depending on regions: Bedwo, Ngblo, Mblo, Adjussu, etc .... Each of these masks are distinguished by the hairstyles, location and scarifications, etc, ... Also called Gbagba, they embody graceful young girls or men whose reputation for integrity and valor is widespread. The new generations are gradually replacing the Mblo dances called Gbagba in some villages, retaining old traditions, by the Kpan Kpan dance, whose masks raise societal problems or refer to political issues.
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